Delta investigates in-flight Wi-Fi spoofing on post-DEF CON flight from Las Vegas

Delta investigates in-flight Wi-Fi spoofing on post-DEF CON flight from Las Vegas
Delta Airlines is investigating a Monday flight incident in which a passenger allegedly used an unidentified device to spoof the airline’s in-flight Wi-Fi network, causing major delays. Authorities and federal agencies are aware of the case, which resembles an evil twin attack and comes amid reports of similar Wi-Fi deauthentication attacks at DEF CON. #DeltaAirlines #DEFCON #FBI #FAA

Keypoints

  • Delta is investigating a rogue Wi-Fi incident on flight 591 from Las Vegas to Atlanta.
  • A passenger allegedly created a fake network named “Delta WiFi Fast.”
  • Crew deactivated the aircraft’s Wi-Fi for about 30 minutes.
  • Delta said no aircraft systems were affected and flight safety was never in question.
  • The incident resembles an evil twin attack and similar Wi-Fi attacks were reported at DEF CON.

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